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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.0_Weed Management Plan Date Received Gallatin County Weed Department 901 North Black Bozeman,MT 59715 allatin 406.582.3265 County Weed Department NOXIOUS WEED MANAGEMENT PLAN This plan is valid and effective upon approval by the Board or Board's Representative for 3 years from date of approval or until land ownership changes. The Landowner/Landowner's Representative agrees that the Board shall have the right to revise this plan and any Memorandum of Understanding as necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Gallatin County Weed Management Plan or Montana Noxious Weed Control Act. The Landowner/Landowner's Representative will provide documentation that the Weed Management Plan has been implemented. The property owner agrees that the Weed Department may inspect the property prior to granting approval of the Weed Management Plan, and if approved, such reasonable inspections as necessary to determine compliance with this plan. Ain pproval of any extensions or final plat for a SUBDIVISION plan may be denied or delayed if noxious weeds have not been properly controlled. Documentation of weed management activities is re uired to be submitted with extension or final plat applications. Requirements for SUBDIVISION or TRANSMISSION LINE plan approval include: 0 Brief Cover letter stating current and future uses of the property x❑ Plat map detailing distribution and species of noxious weeds present 0 Property inspection by Weed Department personnel 0 Review Fee: (1-5 lots Minor$150) (>_ 6 lots Major$300) X❑ Completion of this application CHECK TYPE OF WEED MANAGEMENT PLAN (check all that apply) 0 Subdivision (Review Fee Required) ❑ Transmission Line (Telecommunications/Cell Tower/Gas/Liquid/Electric/etc...) I have read and understand all the relevant sections of the Gallatin County Weed Management Plan. I Landowner andowner s epresentative Signature Landowner Landowner's Representative (If Applicable) Landowner:Village Investment Grp.,M.Delaney,I.Indreland. Company: C&H Engineering Mail Address: 101 E Main Street,Suite D Contact: Matt Hausauer City: Bozeman Mail Address: 1091 Stoneridge Drive State: MT ZIP: 59715 City: Bozeman Phone(s): (406)585-1627 State: MT ZIP: 59718 Email: Phone(s): (406)587-1115 Email: info@chengineers.com PROJECT DESCRIPTION (Please complete all that apply) Project Name: The Parklands at Village Downtown Subdivision Physical Address: TBD on Village Downtown Boulevard,Bozeman, MT. Legal Description: T 2 N/S R 6 E/W Sec 8 1/4 NW 1/4 Number of Lots: 8 Single Family,8 Duplex for total of 16 residential lots Total Acres in Project: 11.8420 Total Road Miles in Project: 644 feet of 30-foot ROW and 438 feet of 60-foot ROW(.205 miles) Landowner contact prior to property inspection: x❑Yes ❑No PROJECT OVERVIEW(Describe what the intentions are for developing this property) Create 16 residential lots(8 Single Family&8 Duplex);one Open Space Lot;one Park;a Remainder Lot,and a Public Rights-Of-Way from an existing lot within a platted subdivision. NOXIOUS WEED MANAGEMENT PLAN Noxious Weed Species on Property(provide plat map with weed inventory): Canadian Thistle, Houndstongue,Common Tansy,Spotted Knapweed. Property has relatively few weeds.Most abundant is Canadian Thistle and Houndstongue. Some Common Tansy is present on south hillside and three spotted knapweed plants were found near road. METHOD OF WEED CONTROL YOU INTEND TO USE (mark all that apply): X CHEMICAL MECHANICAL CULTURAL BIOLOGICAL Describe specific control measures (if using herbicides, include type of herbicide and rates) and timing of control for 3 years. Attach additional pages if necessary/incorporate by reference: Spot Spraying using ATV in open areas and backpack sprayer in trees on berm.Due to the proximaty to wetlands,we will apply Milestone at 5 ounces per acre with Escort XP added at 1 ounce per acre for control of the Common Tansy and Houndstongue. Application will be made annually between June 1 and June 30 for maximum control prior to flowering. ESTIMATED COSTS OF WEED CONTROL FOR 3 YEARS. (Specify cost for each year) Who will complete work: ❑ Self ❑x Contracted Contractor Name (if applicable) 406 Weed Control LLC Year Herbicide/Applicator Cost Cultural/Mechanical Cost Biological Cost 1 $340.00 2 $280.00 3 $180.00 Total *** Documentation of weed management is required to be submitted with extension or final plat applications. REVEGETATION PLAN Are any disturbances planned? Yes ® No ❑ If yes, complete the following re-vegetation section. MANDATORY REVEGETATION REQUIREMENTS: Areas disturbed during subdivision development (road construction, pond construction, service/utility/gas/electric/telephone line installation)will have a layer of topsoil redistributed onto disturbed areas. Disturbed areas will be seeded to an appropriate grass seed mix for the site. During the first and second years of grass establishment, areas seeded to grass will be mowed as appropriate to prevent weed seed development and dispersal. PLANNED DISTURBANCES (mark all that apply): X Utility/Service line X Pond X Road X Park X Trail _Central Septic _Other(list type) Municipal roadway construction, gravel trails, alleys, water and sewer service connections landscaping improvements with irrigation system and sod, detention pond and storm sewer system. Describe in detail,the revegetation to mitigate all disturbances that will occur on this property (list type and amount of seed/sod,seeding methods and timing, and fertilization): Attach additional pages if necessary incorporate by reference: The open space boulevards detention pond and public park will be landscaped according to the approved landscape plan, disturbed areas will be either reseeded with an appropriate native grass mixture or planted with sod. 6 inches of topsoil will be required in re-vegetation areas. Revegetatoin Grass Seed mix shall Be: Thick Spike Wheatgrass (25%) Blue Bunch Wheatgrass (35%) Sheep Fescue (10%) Meadow Bromegrass (30%) ESTIMATED COSTS OF REVEGETATION FOR 3 YEARS. (Specify cost for each year) Work will be done by: ❑ Self ❑x Contracted Contractor Name (if applicable) TBD Year Revegetation Cost 1 TBD 2 3 Total PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS THAT APPLY: GRAVEL SOURCE (If using outside supply of gravel) List source of gravel/pit run/road mix/topsoil/etc... brought on-site for disturbance mitigation and/or construction. Name of Gravel Pit: Cameron Springs Location: Contact Person: "Be aware that gravel sources and topsoil may contain noxious weed seeds; therefore, we recommend using a source that is actively controlling noxious weeds on their property, consistent with an approved Weed Management Plan. STATUS APPROVED ❑ NOT APPROVED ❑ RECOMMENDATIONS AND/OR CONDITIONS: ❑ Additional terms and conditions apply—see attached Compliance with laws and regulations. LAN DOWN ER/LAN DOWN ER'S REPRESENTATIVE has an affirmative duty to take notice of, observe, and strictly comply with all existing laws, rules and regulations and any laws, rules and regulations that may be adopted after the date of this agreement. Whether or not the same are expressly stated in the agreement, the LAN DOWNER/LANDOWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE shall strictly comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws and regulations. LAN DOWN ER/LAN DOWN ER'S REPRESENTATIVE agree that this plan is supported by good valid consideration and this plan constitutes a binding contract and may be enforced as such. (Signature of Weed Board Chairman/Representative) (Signature of Landowner's Representative) (Type/print name of Chairman/Representative) (Type/print name of Landowner's Representative) (Date) (Date) ( ign�tureLandowner ���\ � �fir. n�Q �J `___—'`�_��-•v\ (Type/print name of Landowner) G2— i i (Date)